JP2018190087A - Commuter pass issuance device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a commuter pass issuance device capable of indicating a route for a section of a commuter pass to be issued in an easy-to-understand manner.SOLUTION: A commuter pass issuance device according to the embodiment includes a departure station setting part, a destination station setting part, a route display part, and a commuter pass issuance part. The departure station setting part sets a departure station. The destination station setting part sets a destination station. The route display part displays a route for the section between the departure station set by the departure station setting part and the destination station set by the destination station setting part by changing a display state for each privately owned company's line. The commuter pass issuance part issues a commuter pass in response to an issuance instruction of the commuter pass on a route displayed by the route display part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a commuter pass issuing device.

  In transportation systems such as railways, commuter pass issuing devices operated by staff or purchasers issue commuter passes. The commuter pass issuing device displays the set route in order to prompt confirmation of the route for the section of the commuter pass to be issued. The commuter pass issuing device issues a commuter pass after an attendant or purchaser confirms the displayed route. The commuter pass issuing device displays a plurality of route candidates when there are a plurality of route candidates for the designated section, and sets a route selected from the displayed route candidates as a route for the commuter pass section. . However, in the conventional commuter pass issuing device, it may be difficult to understand in which section a plurality of company lines are combined in the displayed route.

JP 2001-84412 A

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a commuter pass issuing device in which a route for a commuter pass section to be issued is easy to understand.

  According to the embodiment, the commuter pass issuing device includes a departure station setting unit, a destination station setting unit, a route display unit, and a commuter pass issuing unit. The departure station setting unit sets the departure station. The destination station setting unit sets the destination station. The route display unit displays the route for the section between the departure station set by the departure station setting unit and the arrival station set by the arrival station setting unit with a display state changed for each company line. The commuter pass issuing unit issues a commuter pass according to a commuter pass issuing instruction on the route displayed by the route display unit.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration example of a commuter pass issuing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a new commuter pass issuing process in the commuter pass issuing device according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an issuance content confirmation screen displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the route of the own line displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a two-line communication route displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a three-line communication route displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the route of the four-wire communication displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of setting processing via arrival and departure in the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a departure station selection screen displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a destination station selection screen displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a selection screen for a transfer station (contact station) displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the selection screen for the three-line entrance or the two-line alone displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a route selection screen displayed by the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a route selection screen displayed by the automatic commuter pass issuing machine as the commuter pass issuing device according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a commuter pass issuing system 11 according to the embodiment.
The commuter pass issuance system 11 is a system operated by a transportation facility such as a railway company. The commuter pass issuance system 11 is a system that processes a storage medium used as a commuter pass, a regular ticket, or a limited express ticket. The storage medium used as a boarding ticket includes a non-contact type IC card in which data is recorded on an IC chip, or a magnetic recording medium such as a magnetic ticket or magnetic card in which magnetic information is recorded. In the embodiment described below, a case where a non-contact IC card (hereinafter referred to as an IC commuter pass) is mainly used as a commuter pass will be described.

  In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the commuter pass issuing system 11 includes a commuter pass server 12 and a commuter pass issuing device 13. The commuter pass issuing device 13 includes an clerk commuter pass issuing machine 13a operated by the clerk and an automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b operated by the purchaser himself. The commuter pass issuing system 11 is provided for each electric railway company, for example. The commuter pass server 12 includes an attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a as a commuter pass issuing device 13 and an automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b installed at various places (stations and the like) via a secure network (dedicated line) such as a LAN. It is connected to the. The commuter pass server 12 manages information related to commuter passes. For example, the commuter pass server 12 manages information related to the commuter pass issued by the attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a and the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 14b in the system 11.

  The clerk commuter pass issuing machine 13a is a commuter pass issuing device that is installed in the clerk window and issues a commuter pass according to the operation of the clerk. The attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a has a function of issuing a new commuter pass using a non-contact IC card (hereinafter referred to as an IC card) or a magnetic ticket as a recording medium. The attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a also has a function of issuing a continuous commuter pass for an issued commuter pass, a function of performing a refund process for an issued commuter pass, and the like.

  The automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b has a function of issuing a commuter pass according to the operation of the user (purchaser) itself. The automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b has a function of issuing a new commuter pass using an IC card or a magnetic ticket as a recording medium. The automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b also has a function of issuing a continuous commuter pass for issued commuter passes.

Next, the configuration of the commuter pass issuing device 13 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a basic configuration example of the commuter pass issuing device 13.
In the configuration example shown in FIG. 2, the commuter pass issuing device 13 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, an IC card processing unit 33, a magnetic ticket processing unit 34, an amount processing unit 35, an operation display unit 36, a communication interface 37, and the like. Have.

The control unit 31 controls the commuter pass issuing device 13 as a whole. The control unit 31 includes a processor, various memories, various interfaces, and the like. In the control unit 31, various processing functions are realized by the processor executing programs stored in the memory.
The storage unit 32 stores a control program, control data, and the like. The storage unit 32 may store route data for searching for a commuter pass section and route, fare data related to a commuter pass, and the like.

  The IC card processing unit 33 is a unit that processes an IC card issued as a commuter pass. The IC card processing unit 33 includes a card reader / writer, a ticket surface printing unit, and the like. The card reader / writer is an interface that communicates with the IC card. The card reader / writer reads the data stored in the storage unit of the IC card or writes the data to the storage unit of the IC card by supplying a command to the IC card according to an instruction from the control unit 31. The card reader / writer may be configured to provide an arrangement unit that arranges the IC commuter pass, and to read the stored content or rewrite the stored content with respect to the IC commuter pass set in the arranging unit. The card reader / writer may have a function of processing an IC card such as a credit card presented by the user.

  The ticket surface printing unit prints information on the surface of the IC commuter pass. The ticket surface printing unit has a function of printing rewritable information on the surface of the IC card. For example, the ticket printing unit prints information on the surface of the IC card after erasing (erasing) the printed content on the surface of the IC card by applying heat. When issuing a commuter pass, the ticket print section erases the information printed on the IC commuter pass presented by the user, and then the ticket information (valid section, valid period, user information, etc.) ).

  In the IC card processing unit 33, the card reader / writer and the ticket surface printing unit are connected by a transport mechanism (not shown). For example, in the IC card processing unit 33, the card reader / writer and the card surface printing unit sequentially process the IC cards transported by the transport mechanism, and discharge the processed IC card from a card discharge port (not shown). Configure. Further, the card reader / writer and the ticket surface printing unit may take in and process the IC card inserted into the card insertion slot.

  The magnetic ticket processing unit 34 is a unit that processes a magnetic ticket issued as a commuter pass. The magnetic ticket processing unit 34 includes a writing head for writing magnetic information, a reading head for reading magnetic information, a printing unit for printing information on a ticket surface, a transport mechanism, and the like. The magnetic ticket processing unit 34 sequentially processes the magnetic ticket (magnetic recording medium) in which the writing head, the reading head, and the printing unit are transported by the transport mechanism, and records the commuter pass information (magnetic commuter pass). ) Is discharged from the discharge port.

  The money amount processing unit 35 processes cash such as banknotes and coins. The money amount processing unit 35 includes a banknote processing unit and a coin processing unit. The money amount processing unit 35 performs inspection and counting on the bills and coins inserted from the insertion slot, and discharges cash such as change to be returned from a discharge slot (not shown). For example, in a commuter pass issuance process, an attendant inserts cash received as a commuter pass price from a user (purchaser) into an insertion slot and hands the change released from the discharge slot to the user.

  The operation display unit 36 functions as an operation unit and a display unit. For example, the operation display unit 36 is configured by a liquid crystal display device with a touch panel. In the clerk commuter pass issuing machine 13a, the operation display unit 36 displays guidance for the clerk who operates, and accepts operation instructions from the clerk. In the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b, the operation display unit 36 displays an operation screen, operation guidance, and the like for the purchaser who operates, and accepts an operation instruction from the purchaser. Note that an operation unit and a display unit may be provided, and a numeric keypad, a keyboard, a pointing device, or the like may be provided as the operation unit.

  The communication interface 37 is an interface that performs data communication with the commuter pass server 12. For example, when issuing a commuter pass, the communication interface 37 transmits an inquiry as to whether it can be issued to the commuter pass server 12 under the control of the control unit 31, and receives a response to the inquiry from the commuter pass server 12. When the commuter pass is issued, the communication interface 37 transmits information indicating the contents of the commuter pass issued to the commuter pass server 12 to the commuter pass server 12 according to the control of the control unit 31.

  The clerk commuter pass issuing machine 13a and the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b may each have various configurations other than the configuration shown in FIG. For example, the attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a may be provided with a customer display unit for displaying guidance to the user (purchaser) in addition to the display unit for the attendant and the operation display unit functioning as the operation unit. For example, the customer display unit displays guidance for allowing the user to confirm the contents of a commuter pass to be issued. The customer display unit may have an operation unit such as a touch panel that can be operated by the user. For example, you may make it input with a touch panel that the user confirmed the display content.

  In addition, the clerk commuter pass issuing machine 13 may be provided with a scanner that optically reads a commuter pass purchase application or certificate entered by the user as a data input unit, or an application form read by the scanner, etc. You may provide OCR etc. which recognize a character from an image. For example, when printing the name handwritten by the user on the face of a commuter pass, the image in the name entry column of the application form may be read by the data input unit.

Next, commuter pass issuing processing by the commuter pass issuing device 13 according to the embodiment will be described.
In the commuter pass issuance office, the clerk performs an operation to issue a commuter pass according to the purchaser (user) 's offer. The attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a issues a commuter pass according to the operation of the attendant. Further, the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b issues a commuter pass according to the purchaser's own operation. Here, the description will be mainly made on the assumption that the clerk commuter pass issuing machine 13a as the commuter pass issuing device 13 newly issues an IC commuter pass.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a new commuter pass issuing process in the commuter pass issuing device 13.
A purchaser who wishes to newly issue a commuter pass presents a purchase application form (application form) in which the details of the commuter pass issuance are described to a staff member who operates the commuter pass issuing device 13. In addition, the purchaser presents necessary certificates such as a student card or a school certificate according to the type of ticket desired to be issued. After checking the presented document, the clerk instructs the operation display unit 36 to start the commuter pass issuing process. Here, it is assumed that a new issue of an IC commuter pass is instructed.

  When a new issue of an IC commuter pass is instructed (S11, YES), the control unit 31 of the commuter pass issuing device 13 sets the section (departure station and destination station) of the commuter pass to be issued and setting via departure and arrival. Processing (selection via arrival / departure) is performed (S12). The departure / arrival route setting process is a process in which an operator (person in charge) sets (selects) the departure station, the arrival station, and the route. The control unit 31 functions as a departure station setting unit and a arrival station setting unit by executing a setting process via departure and arrival. In the setting process via departure and arrival, the control unit 31 displays the departure station selection screen and accepts the selection of the departure station by the attendant, displays the arrival station selection screen and accepts the selection of the departure station by the attendant, and displays the via selection screen. Display and accept via route selection by staff. The setting process via the arrival / departure will be described in detail later.

  When the section (departure station and arrival station) and transit are set, the control unit 31 performs processing for setting a commuter pass issuance condition (S13). The issuance conditions include a commuter pass type (for example, commuting, attending school, disability, nursing care, etc.), a valid period (for example, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months), and a payment type. The control unit 31 displays a setting (selection) screen for setting (selecting) various issuance conditions on the operation display unit 36, and accepts the issuance condition input by the staff. Note that part or all of the issuance conditions may be read from a storage medium such as an issued magnetic commuter pass presented by the purchaser.

  When the issuance conditions are set, the control unit 31 performs a process of setting personal information (personal information input) (S14). Personal information is information that identifies an individual for whom a commuter pass is issued. The personal information includes name (for example, Kana, English), date of birth, age, size (adult / child), gender, telephone number, and the like. The control unit 31 displays an input screen for various information to be input as personal information on the operation display unit 36, and accepts input of various information. Part or all of the personal information may be read from a recording medium such as an issued magnetic commuter pass presented by the purchaser.

  Further, the processes of S12, S13, and S14 shown in FIG. 3 may be performed in any order. Further, the control unit 31 may return to another process during the process of S12, S13, or S14 and perform re-input (change of setting contents).

  When the setting of the issuance / reception / issuance condition and personal information is completed, the control unit 31 performs the process of confirming the issuance / reception / issuance condition and the issuance content including the personal information (input confirmation process) A confirmation screen is displayed (S15). That is, in the input confirmation process, the control unit 31 displays a confirmation screen indicating the set commuter pass issuance content on the operation display unit 36, and accepts an instruction input for confirming the issuance content. The issuance content confirmation screen includes information indicating a route set as a route for a commuter pass section. The control unit 31 that displays the issuance content confirmation screen including the route functions as a route display unit that displays the route.

  For example, the control unit 31 displays each station such as a boarding / exiting station and a transfer station on the route as a route to the section side by side on the issue content confirmation screen. Each station on the route displayed as via is displayed in a different display form for each company line. For example, each station on the route is displayed in different colors for each company line. In addition, each station on the route may be displayed with a character decoration such as an underline for each company line, or may be displayed in reverse video. According to such a display, it is possible to clearly indicate the division for each company line in the set route so that it can be intuitively and reliably recognized.

  Moreover, a communication station is displayed in the display state which shows that it is a communication station among each station in the path | route displayed as a route. For example, the control unit 31 displays the communication station in parentheses. Further, the communication station may be displayed in a specific color different from other stations, may be displayed in reverse, or may be displayed surrounded by a rectangle or an ellipse. In this way, the communication station can be reliably recognized by clearly indicating the communication station in parentheses or the like in the route display as a route. A display example of the issuance content confirmation screen and a display example via the display will be described later in detail.

  If there is a change in the displayed issuance content (S16, NO), the control unit 31 returns to the processing of S12, S13 or S14 according to the operation by the clerk and accepts the change of the issuance content. If there is no change in the issued content (S16, YES), the control unit 31 executes a payment process for paying the price of the commuter pass (S17). For example, when the purchaser selects payment in cash, the staff receives cash from the purchaser and inputs it into the money amount processing unit 35. When cash is inserted, the control unit 31 settles the price of the commuter pass with the cash inserted into the amount processing unit 35 (S17).

  When payment for the commuter pass is completed (S18, YES), the control unit 31 functions as a commuter pass issuing unit and executes an IC commuter pass issuance process by the IC card processor (S19). For example, the control unit 31 writes the commuter pass information according to the issued contents to the memory in the IC card, and the commuter pass ticket information is written on the IC card ticket in which the commuter pass information is written by the ticket printing unit. Issue a commuter pass by printing. When the IC commuter pass is issued, the control unit 31 uploads the commuter pass information including the ID information of the issued IC commuter pass to the commuter pass server 12, and ends the commuter pass issuing process.

According to the issuance process as described above, the commuter pass issuance device sets the issuance contents including the departure station and the arrival station, and then, on the issuance content confirmation screen, the route for the section consisting of the departure station and the arrival station is set to the company. Change the display status by color coding or text decoration for each line. Thereby, it is possible to clearly recognize the division for each company line in the route for the section of the commuter pass to be issued, and it is possible to prevent a mistake in route setting.
In addition, the commuter pass issuing device displays a different display state from other stations, such as by enclosing the contact station on the route to the section in parentheses on the issued content confirmation screen. As a result, it is possible to clearly recognize the contact station on the route for the section of the commuter pass to be issued, and to prevent a mistake in route setting.

Next, a display example of an issuance content confirmation screen including a route display will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an issuance content confirmation screen including a route display.
The confirmation screen shown in FIG. 4 has an information display area 40A and a key display area 40B, and an input confirmation button 41 and a reset button 42 are displayed. The information display area 40A is an area for displaying set information (issue contents). The key display area 40B is an area in which various selection keys are displayed on a setting (selection) screen for various information described later. The input confirmation button 41 is a button for instructing that the issued content displayed in the information display area 40A has been confirmed. The reset button 42 is a button for instructing to reset the issued contents of the commuter pass. In addition, operation guidance and the like are also displayed on the confirmation screen shown in FIG.

  In the information display area 40A of the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 4, personal information, issuance conditions, and various types of information via arrival / departure are displayed. As personal information, information such as name, date of birth, age, adult / child, sex and telephone number is displayed in each display column. As issuance conditions, new / continuation, commuter pass type, start date, end date, validity period, payment type, etc. are displayed in the respective display columns. As the departure / arrival route, the departure station, the arrival station, and the passage are displayed in the display columns 43, 44, and 45, respectively.

  In the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 4, the display field 43 is a display area for displaying the departure station, and displays the station name set as the departure station of the commuter pass section. The display column 44 is a display area for displaying the arrival station, and displays the station name set as the arrival station of the commuter pass section. The display column 45 is a display area that displays a route (via route) for a section from the departure station to the arrival station. In the display column 45, the stations on the route are arranged and displayed in different display states for each company line. Furthermore, in the display column 45, the contact station on the route is displayed in a display state different from other stations.

  5 to 8 are diagrams showing examples of route display in the display column 45. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a route including a single company line (route of the own line alone). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a route composed of two company lines (route for two-line communication). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a route composed of three company lines (route for three-line communication). FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a route including four company lines (four-line contact route).

  When the route is a single route (one company line) alone, as shown in FIG. 5, the display field 45 includes information on the departure station (station name and route name of the departure station) and information on the arrival station (station name of the departure station). And route name) are displayed side by side in the same color. In the example of FIG. 5, “a station”, “A line”, “b station”, and “B line” are displayed in the display column 45 in the same color.

  In the case of a two-line contact route, as shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the information indicating the station of the own line section, the display column 45 displays the information of the communication station and the second station's arrival station. The In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, “a station”, “A line”, “b station”, and “B line”, which are information indicating stations in the own line section, are displayed in the display column 45 in the first color. , “C station” indicating the contact station, “d station” indicating the destination station on the second company line, and “D line” are displayed in a second color different from the first color. Further, “c station”, “d station”, and “D line” are displayed in an underlined state. Furthermore, “c station” which is a communication station is displayed in parentheses.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6 as a display example of the route of the two-line connection, the station of the second company line is displayed with an underline in a color different from the station of the own line section, and the communication station is indicated in parentheses. It is displayed surrounded by. According to the display of such a route, the station of the second company line is displayed in a display state different from the station in the own line section, and the contact station is displayed in a display state different from other stations. For this reason, the division between the own line and the two company lines is easy to understand, and the connecting station becomes clear.

  In the case of a three-line communication route, as shown in FIG. 7, the display field 45 includes information indicating a station in the own line section, information indicating a station on the second company line, and information indicating a station on the third company line. And are displayed side by side. In the example of FIG. 7, “a station”, “A line”, “b station”, and “B line” indicating the stations of the own line section are displayed side by side in the first color, indicating the station of the second company line. “D station (contact station)”, “d station”, “D line” are displayed in a second color different from the first color, and “e station (contact station)” indicates the station of the third company line. , “F station” and “F line” are displayed in a third color (may be the first color) different from the second color. In addition, “d station (contact station)”, “d station”, and “D line” indicating the station of the second company line are displayed in an underlined state. Further, “d station” and “e station” which are communication stations on the route are displayed in parentheses.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 7 as a display example of the route of the third line communication, the station of the second company line is displayed with an underline in a color different from the station of the own line section and the station of the third company line. The contact station is displayed in parentheses. According to such route display, since the information indicating the stations of other company lines displayed next to each other in the three-line communication route is displayed in different display states, the division for each company line can be understood. easy. Further, since each communication station is displayed in a display state different from other stations, it is possible to intuitively visually recognize the communication station.

  In the case of a 4-line communication route, as shown in FIG. 8, the display field 45 includes information indicating the station of the own line section, information indicating the station of the second company line, and information indicating the station of the third company line. And information indicating the station on the fourth company line are displayed side by side. In the example of FIG. 8, “a station”, “A line”, “b station”, and “B line” indicating the stations in the own line section are displayed side by side in the first color, indicating the station of the second company line. “D station (contact station)”, “d station”, “D line” are displayed in a second color different from the first color, and “e station (contact station)” indicates the station of the third company line. , “F station”, “F line” are displayed in a third color (may be the first color) different from the second color, and “g station (contact Station) "," h station ", and" H line "are displayed in a fourth color (may be the second color) different from the third color. Also, “d station (contact station)”, “d station” and “D line” indicating the second company station, “g station (contact station)” and “h station” indicating the fourth company station. "And" H line "are displayed in an underlined state. In addition, “d station”, “e station”, and “g station” that are communication stations on the route are displayed in parentheses.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 8 as a display example of the route of the 4-line communication, the station of the second company line is displayed with an underline in a color different from the station of the own line section and the station of the third company line. The 4th company line station is displayed with an underline in a different color from the 3rd company line station. According to the display of such a route, even in the route of the four-line communication, information indicating stations of other company lines displayed next to each other are displayed in different display states. Easy to understand. Further, since each communication station is displayed in a display state different from other stations, it is possible to intuitively visually recognize the communication station.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the present embodiment displays information on each station in the route in a different display state for each company line when displaying a route including a plurality of company lines as a route. The communication station is displayed in a display state different from that of other stations. As a result, a staff member or a purchaser who operates the commuter pass issuing device can intuitively visually recognize the company line breaks and contact stations in the route displayed on the display unit, and the route (via) for the section to be set Confirmation can be performed reliably. As a result, the commuter pass issuing apparatus according to the present embodiment can be expected to prevent the route (routed) setting error for the commuter pass section.

Next, setting processing via arrival / departure will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of setting processing via the arrival and departure in the commuter pass issuing device 13.
When the setting process via departure / arrival is started, the control unit 31 of the commuter pass issuing device 13 first functions as a departure station setting unit, and performs a departure station setting process (S31). As a departure station setting process, the control unit 31 displays a departure station selection screen on the operation display unit 36, and accepts selection of the departure station by a staff member. The control unit 31 displays the departure station candidates that can be selected by the operation display unit 36 on the departure station selection screen.

  FIG. 10 is a display example of the departure station selection screen. The departure station selection screen shown in FIG. 10 has a company selection area 100A, a route selection area 100B, and a station selection area 100C. The company selection area 100A, the route selection area 100B, and the station selection area 100C are provided at positions corresponding to the key display area 40B shown in FIG.

The company selection area 100A displays at least one company key 101 for selecting a company and a station key 102 for selecting the station. The company key 101 is a button for selecting a company that operates the route where the departure station exists. The station key 102 is a button for instructing to set the station (the station) where the commuter pass issuing device is installed as the departure station.
In the route selection area 100B, at least one route key 103 for selecting a route is displayed. For example, in the route selection area 100B, a plurality of route keys 103 corresponding to the routes belonging to the company corresponding to the company key 101 selected in the company selection area 100A are displayed.

  In the station selection area 100C, at least one station key 104 that can be selected as a departure station is displayed. For example, in the station selection area 100C, a plurality of station keys 104 corresponding to each station on the route corresponding to the route key 103 selected in the route selection area 100B is displayed.

  That is, in the departure station selection screen shown in FIG. 10, the operator (person in charge) operates in the order of the company key 101 in the company selection area 100A, the route key 103 in the route selection area 100B, and the station key 104 in the station selection area 100C. By selecting, a desired departure station can be selected.

  When the departure station is set, the control unit 31 functions as a destination station setting unit and performs a destination station setting process (S32). As a destination station setting process, the control unit 31 displays a destination station selection screen on the operation display unit 36 and accepts selection of a destination station by a staff member. The control unit 31 displays the destination station candidates that can be selected by the operation display unit 36 on the destination station selection screen.

  FIG. 11 is a display example of a destination station selection screen. The destination station selection screen shown in FIG. 11 has a company selection area 110A, a route selection area 110B, and a station selection area 110C. The company selection area 110A, the route selection area 110B, and the station selection area 110C are provided at positions corresponding to the key display area 40B shown in FIG.

  In the company selection area 110A, at least one company key 111 for selecting a company is displayed. The company key 111 is a button for selecting a company that operates a route on which the arrival station exists. In the route selection area 110B, at least one route key 112 for selecting a route is displayed. For example, in the route selection area 110B, a plurality of route keys 112 corresponding to each route belonging to the company corresponding to the company key 111 selected in the company selection area 110A is displayed. In the station selection area 110C, at least one station key 113 corresponding to each station that can be selected as a destination station is displayed. For example, at least one station key 113 corresponding to each station on the route corresponding to the route key 112 selected in the route selection region 110B is displayed in the station selection region 110C.

  That is, on the arrival station selection screen shown in FIG. 11, the operator (clerk) selects the company key 111 in the company selection area 110A, the route key 112 in the route selection area 110B, and the station key 113 in the station selection area 110C. Thus, a desired destination station can be selected. Further, the destination station selection screen shown in FIG. 11 also includes a station name search key 114 for searching for a destination station from the station name. When the station name search key 114 is selected, the operation display unit 36 displays a character input screen, and displays a station key that can be selected as a destination station from the result of searching for a station name according to the characters input on the character input screen. It is supposed to be.

  When the section composed of the departure station and the arrival station is set, the control unit 31 performs a route setting process (S33-S40). In the route setting process, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the set section is a single company line (own line) route (S33). If it is determined that the own line is alone (S33, NO), the control unit 31 proceeds to S38.

  When it is determined that the route is not a single route (S33, YES), the control unit 31 has a plurality of candidates for a station (a transit station from the own route to another company line) that is the exit of the own route in the set section. It is determined whether or not to perform (S34). When it is determined that there is one station that is a candidate for the own line exit (the own line exit is uniquely determined) (S34, NO), the control unit 31 sets the station as the own line exit and proceeds to S36. .

  Further, when it is determined that there are a plurality of candidates for the own line exit (S34, YES), the control unit 31 performs a process for selecting the own line exit for setting a station serving as the own line exit (S35). As the own line exit selection process, the control unit 31 displays the own line exit selection screen on the operation display unit 36, and accepts the selection of the station serving as the own line exit by the attendant. The control unit 31 displays a plurality of station candidates that can be selectable own-line exits on the own-line exit selection screen.

  FIG. 12 is a display example of the own line exit selection screen. The own line exit selection screen shown in FIG. 12 displays station candidates that can be transferred from the own line to other company lines as station keys 121 in the set section. Here, when there are a plurality of own line exits, the own line exit selection screen is displayed. For this reason, the control part 31 displays the selection screen of the own line exit which displayed the some station key 121 corresponding to the some station which can be selected as a station (transfer station) of an own line on the operation display part 36. FIG. The operator (person in charge or purchaser) selects and instructs the station key of the station to be used as the own line exit on the own line exit selection screen. The control unit 31 sets the station selected on the selection screen for the own line exit as the own line exit.

  When the own line exit is set, the control unit 31 has a plurality of candidates for the two sections alone or the third line entrance (station serving as the entrance to the third company line) for the set section and the own line exit. Is determined (S36). If it is determined that there is no candidate for the 2-line alone or the 3-line entrance (S36, NO), the control unit 31 proceeds to S38.

  In addition, when it is determined that there are a plurality of candidates for a single 2-line entry or a three-line entrance (YES in S36), the control unit 31 performs a process for setting a single 2-line entry or a 3-line entrance as a single 2-line entry or a 3-line entry. A selection process for selecting an entrance from a plurality of candidates (selection process for a three-line entrance) is performed (S37). As the 3-line entrance selection process, the control unit 31 displays a 2-line entrance selection screen for selecting the 2-line alone or 3-line entrance on the operation display unit 36, and the operator selects the 2-line entrance or 3-line entrance. Accept the selection.

  FIG. 13 is a display example of the selection screen for the three-line entrance. In the display example shown in FIG. 13, a station key 131 corresponding to at least one station that can be a three-line entrance and a two-line single key 132 that designates a single two-line are displayed on the operation display unit 36 as selectable candidates. The operator (person in charge or purchaser) selects either the station key 131 or the two-line single key 132 of the station to be the three-line entrance on the selection screen for the three-line entrance. When any of the station keys 131 is selected, the control unit 31 sets the station corresponding to the selected station key as the station of the 3rd line entrance, and when the 2nd line single key 132 is selected, 2 is selected. Set the line alone.

  Conditions (section and contact station) for searching for a route are set by the processing up to S37. When a condition for searching for a route is set, the control unit 31 searches for a route candidate based on the set condition (section and contact station), and displays the route candidate obtained as a search result on the route selection screen. (S38). The operator selects one route from the route candidates displayed on the route selection screen. The control unit 31 sets the route as a route for issuing a route selected from the route candidates selected by the operator.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the route selection screen.
In the display example shown in FIG. 14, information indicating route candidates searched based on the set conditions is displayed. In the example illustrated in FIG. 14, a plurality of route candidates 141 to 147 are displayed on the route selection screen. As the route candidates 141 to 147 on the route selection screen, information indicating the route and the commuter pass price for each period are displayed. The operator selects a desired route from the route candidates 141 to 147 displayed on the route selection screen.

  Further, in each of the route candidates 141 to 147 on the route selection screen shown in FIG. 14, information indicating the route is displayed in the route display fields 141 a to 147 a set for each. In each of the route display fields 141a to 147a, information indicating the route is displayed in a display format as shown in FIGS. That is, in each route display column 141a to 147a, information on each station in the route is displayed in different display states (different colors and / or underlined character decorations) for each company line, and the contact station is different from other stations. Display in display state. Thereby, the operator can visually recognize the breaks and contact stations for each company line in the route displayed as route candidates intuitively and easily, and can select the route (via).

  When one route is selected from the route candidates (S39, YES), the control unit 31 sets the selected route via the set section (S40). When the route is set, the control unit 31 displays a confirmation screen for arrival / departure via the arrival / departure / arrival confirmation screen such as the departure / arrival station and the arrival / departure (S41).

  The confirmation screen via arrival / departure may be a screen having the same configuration as the confirmation screen shown in FIG. For example, if the personal information and the issuance conditions are not set, the control unit 31 displays a confirmation screen for departure / arrival via which the departure / arrival station and arrival station are displayed in the display fields 43, 44 and 45 shown in FIG. You can do it. As described above, in the display column 45, stations such as boarding / exiting stations and contact stations on the route set as a route are displayed side by side and displayed differently for each company line, and the contact stations are distinguished from other stations. Displayed.

  When the confirmation screen for arrival / departure is displayed, the control unit 31 accepts an instruction for confirming the setting contents or an instruction for an item to be changed. When an instruction to change the setting contents via the arrival / departure is received (S42, NO), the control unit 31 returns to the process such as S31, S32, S35 or S37 according to the operation by the operator, and the setting via the arrival / departure is performed. Accept changes in content. In addition, when the setting content confirmation instruction is received, that is, when the displayed setting content via arrival / departure is not changed (S42, YES), the control unit 31 ends the setting processing via arrival / departure.

  In the example described above, the commuter pass issuance process has been described on the assumption that the commuter pass issuing machine 13a is used as the commuter pass issuing device 13. However, the same commuter pass issuing process is also realized in the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b. it can. However, in the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b, the purchaser who is not familiar with the operation for issuing the commuter pass becomes the operator, so that the display contents and the operation process are easier to recognize intuitively than the attendant commuter pass issuing machine 13a. Less operating procedures are required.

  For example, FIG. 15 is a display example of a route selection screen in the automatic commuter pass issuing machine 13b. In the example of the setting process via departure / arrival shown in FIG. 9, the route candidate is searched after the operator selects the own line exit (transfer station) and the third line entrance or the second line alone. In 13b, the route candidate may be searched based on the departure station and the arrival station designated by the operator without the operator designating the transfer station or the like.

  In the route selection screen shown in FIG. 15, as a result of searching for a route candidate on the condition of the set departure station and destination station, a route of 2-line contact, a route of 3-line contact, and a route of 4-line contact are displayed as route candidates. ing. Further, each route candidate is displayed in a display state in which the division of the company line and the communication station are clearly shown, as shown in FIGS. Thereby, even if the purchaser himself is an operator, an automatic commuter pass issuing machine capable of realizing the division of the company line and the display of the route in which the contact station is easy to understand can be provided.

According to the embodiment as described above, the commuter pass issuance apparatus sets the issuance contents including the departure station and the arrival station, and then, on the issuance content confirmation screen or the route selection screen, the section composed of the departure station and the arrival station. The route for is displayed by changing the display state for each company line by color coding or character decoration. Thereby, the operator can clearly recognize the division for each company line in the route with respect to the section of the commuter pass to be issued, and can prevent a route setting error and the like.
Also, the commuter pass issuing device displays a different display state from other stations such as by enclosing the contact station on the route for the section in parentheses on the issued content confirmation screen or route selection screen. As a result, it is possible to clearly recognize the contact station on the route for the section of the commuter pass to be issued, and to prevent a mistake in route setting.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  11 ... commuter pass issuing system, 13a ... clerk commuter pass issuing device (commuter pass issuing device), 13b ... automatic commuter pass issuing device (commuter pass issuing device), 31 ... control unit (setting unit), 32 ... storage unit, 33 ... IC card processing part (commuter pass issuing part), 34 ... magnetic ticket processing part (commuter pass issuing part), 36 ... operation display part (display part, operating part).

Claims (6)

A departure station setting section for setting a departure station;
A destination station setting section for setting a destination station;
A route display unit for displaying a route for a section between the departure station set by the departure station setting unit and the arrival station set by the arrival station setting unit for each company line; and
A commuter pass issuing unit that issues a commuter pass according to a commuter pass issuing instruction on the route displayed by the route display unit;
A commuter pass issuing device. The route display unit arranges a plurality of stations in the route in order and displays each station by color for each company line.
The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 1. The route display unit displays a plurality of stations in the route in order, giving a character decoration for each company line,
The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 1. The route display unit further displays the contact station in the route in a display state different from other stations,
The commuter pass issuing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The route display unit displays the communication station in parentheses.
The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 4. A route candidate display unit that displays a plurality of routes that are candidate routes for the section with a display state changed for each company line,
The route display unit sets one route selected from the route candidates displayed by the route candidate display unit as a route for the section.
The commuter pass issuing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.